Depressed women at increased risk of premature death – Know why
Though depression has also been linked with poorer diet, lack of exercise, smoking and alcohol consumption – all factors that can result in chronic health conditions – did not explain the increased risk of death associated with depression in this study.
Oct 23, 2017, 13:15 PM IST
World's richest woman, L'Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt dead at 94
Bettencourt was ranked the richest woman in the world in 2016 by Forbes, with a fortune of $39.5bn (£29bn), which also gave her the status of the 14th richest person in the world.
Sep 22, 2017, 10:10 AM IST
Not gym, but daily chores can keep you healthy, keep death at bay: Study
The World Health Organization recommends at least 150 minutes of "moderate-intensity", or 75 minutes of "vigorous-intensity" aerobic physical activity per week.
Sep 22, 2017, 09:45 AM IST
Prolonged periods of sitting can cancel the benefits of exercise, says study
As your total sitting time increases, so does your risk of an early death.
Sep 20, 2017, 10:18 AM IST
Schizophrenia patients at threefold higher risk of dying
High death rates among people with schizophrenia have also been shown in previous small studies and those from other countries such as Scandinavia and Australia.
Sep 18, 2017, 18:29 PM IST
Antidepressants up risk of death: Study
The researchers reviewed studies involving hundreds of thousands of people and found that antidepressant users had a 33 per cent higher chance of death than non-users.
Sep 15, 2017, 14:35 PM IST
Early death may befall those who sit throughout the day! - Read
According to research, people may be less likely to die young if they break up sedentary time by moving around every half hour.
Sep 12, 2017, 18:46 PM IST
This is how you can postpone disability, death – Read
The study indicates that a healthy lifestyle may help reduce the duration of an individual`s disabled period near the end of life
Sep 02, 2017, 17:59 PM IST
Patient's corpse left in bed for eight hours; UK hospital blames shortage of staff
One of the visitors of the patient, Helen Rega, said that the patient passed away at 7:00 am and by 3:30 pm, the body was still on the bed.
Aug 31, 2017, 15:52 PM IST
Too much of good cholesterol bad for your health: Study
Cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid and is vital for the normal functioning of the body.
Aug 24, 2017, 23:17 PM IST
Kannada TV stars Rachana, Jeevan killed in car accident
Days after Indian television lost two of its young stars Gagan Kang and Arjit Lavania in a deadly car accident, reports of two Kannada TV stars getting killed in a car crash has surfaced.
Aug 24, 2017, 18:10 PM IST
BRD Medical college: Uttar Pradesh govt transfers Additional Chief Secretary Anita Bhatnagar
In its report submitted yesterday, the committee probing the hospital tragedy has recommended initiating criminal action against the then principal of BRD Medical College and several other doctors of the hospital.
Aug 24, 2017, 12:31 PM IST
Woman dies horrifying death after being cut in half inside hospital lift – Read
The woman, named Rocio Cortes Nunez, also has two other daughters aged three and four.
Aug 21, 2017, 20:58 PM IST
9 officials suspended amid allegations of 173 cows deaths in a week
Those suspended include the department's deputy directors in Durg and Bemetara and seven veterinarians.
Aug 20, 2017, 18:00 PM IST
Man dies while cleaning sewer at Delhi hospital
A man died while cleaning a sewer at a government hospital here on Sunday while three others were taken ill, the Delhi Fire Service said.
Aug 20, 2017, 15:36 PM IST
Aadhaar made mandatory for registration of death
The home ministry said on Friday that it would be applicable for the residents of all states except Jammu and Kashmir, Assam and Meghalaya, for which a date would be notified separately.
Aug 04, 2017, 16:47 PM IST
Japan aims to reduce suicides by 30 per cent in 10 years
It states that the government will push further for measures against work-related suicides, saying that cutting extreme work hours and preventing harassment by bosses are necessary.
Jul 25, 2017, 13:15 PM IST
Do you take drugs for heartburn? It can elevate death risk!
The findings showed that people taking these drugs called as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) had a 50 percent increased risk of dying over the next five years.
Jul 04, 2017, 16:19 PM IST
Eating crispy 'french fries' may double the risk of death
Researchers have found that eating french fries may increase the risk of death.
Jun 13, 2017, 22:50 PM IST
Rajasthan Police constable, who took on sand mafia, crushed to death
Constable Lalaram Yadav, who had gone to a quarry to check illegal mining, was killed at Kairant Mod in Alwar district on Tuesday night.
Jun 08, 2017, 10:20 AM IST
